Steep Falls, Maine

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Population in 2010: 1,139.
Males: 469  (41.2%)
Females: 670  (58.8%)
Median resident age:

39.9 years
Maine median age:

45.1 years

Zip codes: 04085.

Estimated median household income in 2022: $89,345
Steep Falls:

$89,345
ME:

$69,543

Estimated per capita income in 2022: $55,069

Steep Falls CDP income, earnings, and wages data

Estimated median house or condo value in 2022: $442,300
Steep Falls:

$442,300
ME:

$290,600

Mean prices in 2022: all housing units: $276,510; detached houses: $275,159

Median gross rent in 2022: $1,693.

March 2022 cost of living index in Steep Falls: 90.7 (less than average, U.S. average is 100)
Percentage of residents living in poverty in 2022: 14.2%

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According to our research of Maine and other state lists, there were 4 registered sex offenders living in Steep Falls, Maine as of May 28, 2024.
The ratio of all residents to sex offenders in Steep Falls is 338 to 1.


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Ancestries: Irish (54.7%), American (20.6%), Scottish (10.8%), Swedish (7.7%), English (4.9%), French (1.2%).

Current Local Time: EST time zone

Elevation: 303 feet

Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with mortgages in 2022: $2,528 (1.0%)
Median real estate property taxes paid for housing units with no mortgage in 2022: $3,644 (1.1%)

Nearest city with pop. 50,000+: Portland, ME (21.2 miles , pop. 64,249).

Nearest city with pop. 200,000+: Boston, MA (104.2 miles , pop. 589,141).

Nearest city with pop. 1,000,000+: Bronx, NY (262.0 miles , pop. 1,332,650).

Nearest cities:

Baldwin, ME (2.0 miles ),
Limington, ME (2.2 miles ),
Standish, ME (2.2 miles ),
Sebago, ME (2.6 miles ),
Frye Island, ME (2.7 miles),
Cornish, ME (2.8 miles ),
Limerick, ME (3.1 miles ),
Lake Arrowhead, ME (3.2 miles )

Latitude: 43.79 N, Longitude: 70.65 W

Area code: 207

Distribution of median household income in Steep Falls, ME in 2022
Distribution of house value in Steep Falls, ME in 2022
Unemployment in December 2023:
Here:

2.8%
Maine:

3.4%
Air pollution and air quality trends
(lower is better)
AQI CO NO2 SO2 Ozone PM10 PM2.5
Air Quality Index

Air Quality Index (AQI) level in 2023 was 70.1. This is about average.

City:

70.1
U.S.:

72.6
Carbon Monoxide Level

Carbon Monoxide (CO) [ppm] level in 2021 was 0.192. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 21.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.192
U.S.:

0.251
Nitrogen Dioxide Level

Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) [ppb] level in 2023 was 5.47. This is about average. Closest monitor was 21.3 miles away from the city center.

City:

5.47
U.S.:

5.11
Sulfur Dioxide Level

Sulfur Dioxide (SO2) [ppb] level in 2020 was 0.222. This is significantly better than average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

0.222
U.S.:

1.515
Ozone Level

Ozone [ppb] level in 2023 was 28.4. This is about average. Closest monitor was 9.6 miles away from the city center.

City:

28.4
U.S.:

33.3
Particulate Matter Level
Particulate Matter Level

Particulate Matter (PM2.5) [µg/m3] level in 2023 was 6.49. This is better than average. Closest monitor was 16.4 miles away from the city center.

City:

6.49
U.S.:

8.11

Tornado activity:

Steep Falls-area historical tornado activity is above Maine state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/10/1966, a category F2 (max. wind speeds 113-157 mph) tornado 26.0 miles away from the Steep Falls place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

On 7/18/1963, a category F2 tornado 30.5 miles away from the place center caused between $5000 and $50,000 in damages.

Earthquake activity:

Steep Falls-area historical earthquake activity is significantly above Maine state average. It is 74% smaller than the overall U.S. average.

On 10/16/2012 at 23:12:25, a magnitude 4.7 (4.7 ML, Depth: 10.0 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: IV - V) earthquake occurred 13.6 miles away from Steep Falls center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.3 (5.3 ML, Depth: 3.0 mi, Class: Moderate, Intensity: VI - VII) earthquake occurred 159.0 miles away from Steep Falls center
On 1/19/1982 at 00:14:42, a magnitude 4.7 (4.5 MB, 4.7 MD, 4.5 LG) earthquake occurred 51.6 miles away from the city center
On 4/20/2002 at 10:50:47, a magnitude 5.2 (5.2 MB, 4.2 MS, 5.2 MW, 5.0 MW) earthquake occurred 159.5 miles away from Steep Falls center
On 10/7/1983 at 10:18:46, a magnitude 5.3 (5.1 MB, 5.3 LG, 5.1 ML) earthquake occurred 184.2 miles away from Steep Falls center
On 8/21/1996 at 07:54:14, a magnitude 3.8 (3.8 LG, 3.6 LG, Depth: 6.2 mi, Class: Light, Intensity: II - III) earthquake occurred 44.0 miles away from the city center
Magnitude types: regional Lg-wave magnitude (LG), body-wave magnitude (MB), duration magnitude (MD), local magnitude (ML), surface-wave magnitude (MS), moment magnitude (MW)

Natural disasters:

The number of natural disasters in Cumberland County (33) is a lot greater than the US average (15).
Major Disasters (Presidential) Declared: 22
Emergencies Declared: 10

Causes of natural disasters: Floods: 19, Storms: 13, Snows: 7, Winter Storms: 6, Heavy Rains: 3, Hurricanes: 3, Winds: 3, Blizzard: 1, Ice Storm: 1, Mudslide: 1, Snowfall: 1, Snowstorm: 1, Tornado: 1, Other: 2 (Note: some incidents may be assigned to more than one category).

Hospitals and medical centers near Steep Falls:

  • GORHAM HEALTH CENTER (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GORHAM, ME)
  • GORHAM HOUSE (Nursing Home, about 14 miles away; GORHAM, ME)

Colleges/universities with over 2000 students nearest to Steep Falls:

  • Saint Joseph's College of Maine (about 9 miles; Standish, ME; Full-time enrollment: 2,010)
  • University of Southern Maine (about 21 miles; Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 6,647)
  • Southern Maine Community College (about 24 miles; South Portland, ME; FT enrollment: 4,666)
  • University of New England (about 27 miles; Biddeford, ME; FT enrollment: 4,539)
  • University of New Hampshire-Main Campus (about 48 miles; Durham, NH; FT enrollment: 15,243)
  • Plymouth State University (about 52 miles; Plymouth, NH; FT enrollment: 4,838)
  • University of Maine at Augusta (about 57 miles; Augusta, ME; FT enrollment: 3,204)

Public elementary/middle school in Steep Falls:

See full list of schools located in Steep Falls

Library in Steep Falls:

  • STEEP FALLS LIBRARY (Operating income: $40,500; Location: 1128 PEQUAWKET TRAIL; 18,750 books; 360 audio materials; 346 video materials; 52 other licensed databases; 2 print serial subscriptions)

Points of interest:

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Notable locations in Steep Falls: Standish Fire and Emergency Medical Services District 3 (A), Steep Falls Public Library (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Cemetery: Lord Cemetery (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Lakes and reservoirs: Adams Pond (A), Duck Pond (B), Chub Pond (C). Display/hide their locations on the map

Streams, rivers, and creeks: Tucker Brook (A), Strout Brook (B). Display/hide their locations on the map

Park in Steep Falls: Steep Falls Wildlife Management Area (1). Display/hide its location on the map

Cumberland County has a predicted average indoor radon screening level greater than 4 pCi/L (pico curies per liter) - Highest Potential

Drinking water stations with addresses in Steep Falls and their reported violations in the past:

ACRES OF WILDLIFE #2 (Population served: 215, Groundwater):
Past monitoring violations:
  • 2 routine major monitoring violations
  • One regular monitoring violation
ACRES OF WILDLIFE #1 (Population served: 200, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In JUN-2007, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (JUL-09-2007), St Violation/Reminder Notice (JUL-09-2007), St Public Notif received (JUL-12-2007), St Compliance achieved (SEP-08-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • One routine major monitoring violation
CHAPS LLC (Population served: 51, Groundwater):
Past health violations:
  • MCL, Monthly (TCR) - In MAY-2011, Contaminant: Coliform. Follow-up actions: St Public Notif requested (MAY-16-2011), St Formal NOV issued (MAY-16-2011), St Public Notif received (OCT-17-2011), St Compliance achieved (NOV-07-2011)
Past monitoring violations:
  • 15 routine major monitoring violations
  • One minor monitoring violation
  • 3 regular monitoring violations
Average household size:
This place:

2.9 people
Maine:

2.3 people

Percentage of family households:
This place:

79.4%
Whole state:

62.9%

Percentage of households with unmarried partners:
This place:

11.3%
Whole state:

9.4%


Likely homosexual households (counted as self-reported same-sex unmarried-partner households)
  • Lesbian couples: 0.3% of all households
  • Gay men: 0.3% of all households
5 people in group homes intended for adults in 2010

For population 15 years and over in Steep Falls:

Marital status in Steep Falls, ME
  • Never married: 27.0%
  • Now married: 43.1%
  • Separated: 0.0%
  • Widowed: 8.4%
  • Divorced: 21.5%

For population 25 years and over in Steep Falls:

  • High school or higher: 97.4%
  • Bachelor's degree or higher: 16.5%
  • Graduate or professional degree: 9.0%
Educational Attainment in 2022
School Enrollment by Level of School in 2022
Education Gini index (Inequality in education)
Here:

8.2
Maine average:

10.3

Presidential Elections Results

Graphs represent county-level data. Detailed 2008 Election Results

Religion statistics for Steep Falls, ME (based on Cumberland County data)

Religions Adherents in 2010
Religions Adherents - Change between 2000 and 2010
ReligionAdherentsCongregations
Catholic38,24319
Mainline Protestant22,03096
Evangelical Protestant12,00785
Other7,18744
Orthodox5001
Black Protestant2852
None201,422-
Source: Clifford Grammich, Kirk Hadaway, Richard Houseal, Dale E.Jones, Alexei Krindatch, Richie Stanley and Richard H.Taylor. 2012. 2010 U.S.Religion Census: Religious Congregations & Membership Study. Association of Statisticians of American Religious Bodies. Jones, Dale E., et al. 2002. Congregations and Membership in the United States 2000. Nashville, TN: Glenmary Research Center. Graphs represent county-level data

Food Environment Statistics:

Number of grocery stores: 72
Cumberland County:

2.62 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.80 / 10,000 pop.
Number of supercenters and club stores: 3
This county:

0.11 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

0.14 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (no gas): 67
Here:

2.44 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

2.20 / 10,000 pop.
Number of convenience stores (with gas): 105
Cumberland County:

3.82 / 10,000 pop.
Maine:

5.75 / 10,000 pop.
Number of full-service restaurants: 330
This county:

12.01 / 10,000 pop.
State:

11.02 / 10,000 pop.
Adult diabetes rate:
Here:

7.1%
Maine:

8.2%
Adult obesity rate:
This county:

19.5%
Maine:

25.0%

Strongest AM radio stations in Steep Falls:

  • WMTW (870 AM; 10 kW; GORHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WGAN (560 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WJAE (1440 AM; 5 kW; WESTBROOK, ME; Owner: ALTANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WLOB (1310 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WZAN (970 AM; 5 kW; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WRKO (680 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WGIN (930 AM; 10 kW; ROCHESTER, NH; Owner: CAPSTAR TX LIMITED PARTNERSHIP)
  • WTME (780 AM; 10 kW; RUMFORD, ME; Owner: MOUNTAIN VALLEY BROADCASTING, INC.)
  • WEEI (850 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: ENTERCOM BOSTON LICENSE, LLC)
  • WLAM (1470 AM; 5 kW; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WBZ (1030 AM; 50 kW; BOSTON, MA; Owner: INFINITY BROADCASTING OPERATIONS, INC.)
  • WCRN (830 AM; 50 kW; WORCESTER, MA; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WASR (1420 AM; 5 kW; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: RADIO WOLFEBORO, INC.)

Strongest FM radio stations in Steep Falls:

  • WMEA (90.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
  • WBLM (102.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WPKQ (103.7 FM; NORTH CONWAY, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WHOM (94.9 FM; MT. WASHINGTON, NH; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WJBQ (97.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WSCY (106.9 FM; MOULTONBOROUGH, NH; Owner: NORTHEAST COMMUNICATIONS CORPORATION)
  • WTHT (107.5 FM; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WMTW-FM (106.7 FM; NORTH WINDHAM, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WPOR (101.9 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WMSJ (89.3 FM; FREEPORT, ME; Owner: DOWNEAST CHRISTIAN COMMUNICATIONS)
  • WVFM (105.7 FM; CAMPTON, NH; Owner: DEVON BROADCASTING COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMEK-FM (99.9 FM; AUBURN, ME; Owner: RADIO PARTNERS OF MAINE, L.P.)
  • WCYY (94.3 FM; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: CITADEL BROADCASTING COMPANY)
  • WMPG (90.9 FM; GORHAM, ME; Owner: UNIVERSITY OF MAINE SYSTEM)
  • WPHX-FM (92.1 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: FNX BROADCASTING LLC)
  • WSEW (88.5 FM; SANFORD, ME; Owner: WORD RADIO EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION)
  • WRED (95.9 FM; SACO, ME; Owner: ATLANTIC COAST RADIO, LLC)
  • WLKZ (104.9 FM; WOLFEBORO, NH; Owner: TELE-MEDIA COMPANY OF NEW HAMPSHIRE, L.L.C.)
  • WMGX (93.1 FM; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: SAGA COMMUNICATIONS OF NEW ENGLAND, LLC)
  • WMEX (106.5 FM; FARMINGTON, NH; Owner: WIMMEX, LLC)

TV broadcast stations around Steep Falls:

  • WCSH (Channel 6; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: PACIFIC AND SOUTHERN COMPANY, INC.)
  • WMTW-TV (Channel 8; POLAND SPRING, ME; Owner: WMTW BROADCAST GROUP, LLC)
  • WGME-TV (Channel 13; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: WGME LICENSEE, LLC)
  • WMEA-TV (Channel 26; BIDDEFORD, ME; Owner: MAINE PUBLIC BROADCASTING CORP.)
  • WPXT (Channel 51; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: HMW, INC.)
  • WPME (Channel 35; LEWISTON, ME; Owner: KB PRIME MEDIA LLC)
  • W32CA (Channel 32; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: NATIONAL MINORITY T.V., INC.)
  • W58CM (Channel 58; BANGOR, ME; Owner: MS COMMUNICATIONS, LLC)
  • W57AP (Channel 57; FALMOUTH, ME; Owner: SHERWOOD H. CRAIG)
  • WLLB-LP (Channel 15; PORTLAND, ME; Owner: CARTER BROADCASTING CORPORATION)
Houses and condos Apartments
Most commonly used house heating fuel in houses and condos in Steep Falls, ME
  • 72.5%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 14.3%Wood
  • 11.9%Bottled, tank, or LP gas
  • 1.3%Other fuel
Most commonly used house heating fuel in apartments in Steep Falls, ME
  • 73.3%Fuel oil, kerosene, etc.
  • 26.7%Bottled, tank, or LP gas


Steep Falls compared to Maine state average:

  • Unemployed percentage significantly below state average.
  • Black race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Hispanic race population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Median age significantly below state average.
  • Foreign-born population percentage significantly below state average.
  • Renting percentage significantly below state average.
  • Length of stay since moving in above state average.
  • Percentage of population with a bachelor's degree or higher below state average.
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Total of 2 patent applications in 2008-2024.